Primary Wave has partnered with Itzhak Perlman, buying a stake in the violinist's rights to dozens of recordings he has released or appeared on in his career spanning more than five decades, the company says. Bulletin board. The deal also includes image and likeness rights. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
According to Luminate, Perlman's US album consumption totals approximately 469,000 units. He has also received 47 Grammy nominations, winning 16 times, according to Primary Wave. Other honors include the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Arts, the Medal of Freedom, four Emmy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
As part of the deal, Primary Wave's marketing team and publishing infrastructure will work closely with Perlman on new marketing, branding, digital and syndication opportunities, as well as film and television projects.
“I'm excited to work with Primary Wave to see what plans they develop to take care of my recordings and to see what new opportunities they bring to the table,” Perlman said in a statement.
The deal covers recordings such as 'Vivaldi: Four Seasons – Spring', 'Vivaldi: Four Seasons – Winter' and 'Vivaldi: Four Seasons – Summer' as well as 'Black Orpheus: Manha De Carnaval', '24 Caprices, Op. 1″, “Concerto for violin and orchestra I”, “Concerto for violin, Op. 35” and more.
“Itzhak Perlman is the greatest violinist of our time” Lexi Toddvice president of business and legal affairs at Primary Wave, said in a statement. “It is a real honor to have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Perlman and his team on this collaboration and we all look forward to working together on new opportunities to spread his undeniable musicianship and incredible story.”
